Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Brookhaven College Tarrant County College Mountain View College Dallas College Collin County Community College District Richland College Cedar Valley College NCTC Texas Tech| North Lake College | South Plains College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Levelland, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,512 | 8,580 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dcccd.edu | southplainscollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,770 | $696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,220 | $2,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,476 | $4,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $108 |
Diversity |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
North Lake College | South Plains College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Lake College is larger than than South Plains College based on total student enrollment (11,512 students vs. 8,580 students)
North Lake College vs. South Plains College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Lake College or South Plains College?
- North Lake College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($3,330.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at North Lake College than South Plains College ($5,220.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 137.1% lower than costs at North Lake College ($4,418 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Plains College than North Lake College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Plains College students is ?% larger than aid received North Lake College ($5,794 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, North Lake College or South Plains College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Plains College or North Lake College .
North Lake College vs. South Plains College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Lake College or South Plains College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Plains College and North Lake College.
- Graduates from North Lake College earn on average $500 more per year than South Plains College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,300)
- South Plains College and North Lake College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($10,500 vs. $10,500)
- South Plains College and North Lake College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($108 vs. $108)
- More South Plains College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Lake College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/